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Individual Student Grant Assistance

GALVESTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Funding Amount

Up to $500 per student

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Individual Student Grant Assistance

Purpose: Assistance for students in difficult circumstances that prevent them from participating in valuable educational experiences with peers.

Geographic Scope: Galveston Independent School District (GISD), Texas

Eligibility:

  • GISD students in difficult circumstances

  • Must have a GISD educator serving as the student's sponsor

  • Only GISD employees can submit applications on behalf of students
  • Award Amount:

  • Up to $500 per student

  • Funding amounts are at the discretion of the GEF Grants Committee
  • Deadline:

  • Available year-round with a rolling deadline

  • Applications considered for funding as quickly as possible
  • Related Program: Julie Schmid Student Support Fund (supports children in difficult circumstances)

    Contact: foundation@gisd.org, Phone: (409) 766-5157

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Step 1: Submit Application

  • All applications must be submitted electronically through Submittable (third-party platform)

  • Paper applications will NOT be accepted

  • GISD educator serves as student sponsor and submitter

  • Applicants will create an account with login credentials
  • Required Attachments:
    1. Letter of support from the appropriate principal or department head
    2. Completed copy of GEF's grant proposal budget template

    Review Process:

  • Projects reviewed by Grants Committee and considered for funding as quickly as possible

  • Funding determined on case-by-case basis
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    k-12-schoolseducationhardship

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